Chambers Creek Properties
About
Chambers Creek Properties is a public ocean beach in Washington, about 1.5 miles from University Place. It has restrooms and accessible access, and there is no fee to visit. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 76°F with only four to five wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 21 days a month. The closest trails are the Chambers Creek Canyon Trail, about 0.6 miles away, and the Tacoma Rifle Club Trail, about 0.8 miles away. Seeley Lake Trail and Hidden Beach Trail are both within about 4 miles.
Beach Details
Parking
Available
Fee
Free
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Chambers Creek Properties
Washington
Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–76°F and lows of 47–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA weather station, 4.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high36° low
- Feb48° high37° low
- Mar53° high39° low
- Apr57° high41° low
- May64° high47° low
- Jun70° high51° low
- Jul76° high54° low
- Aug76° high54° low
- Sep70° high51° low
- Oct59° high46° low
- Nov50° high40° low
- Dec46° high36° low
Where it is
- Loth223 · Public land
- Nearest town
- University Place, Washington · 1.5 mi
Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places
Nearby
- Chambers Creek Canyon TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Tacoma Rifle Club TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Seeley Lake TrailHiking3.4 mi
- Hidden Beach TrailHiking3.7 mi
- TacomaRock climbing6.3 mi
- Point Defiance ParkRock climbing7.6 mi
- Wilson Way Bridge BoulderRock climbing7.6 mi
- Spire RockRock climbing8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Chambers Creek Properties
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
46° / 36°
21 wet
Feb
48° / 37°
18 wet
Mar
53° / 39°
19 wet
Apr
57° / 41°
15 wet
May
64° / 47°
12 wet
Jun
70° / 51°
9 wet
Jul
76° / 54°
4 wet
Aug
76° / 54°
5 wet
Sep
70° / 51°
9 wet
Oct
59° / 46°
16 wet
Nov
50° / 40°
19 wet
Dec
46° / 36°
21 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tacoma Narrows Ap, WA, 4.6 mi away at 292 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
